Research Methods (T/618/0798) Research Methods Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (610/4802/1) Unit Reference Code T/618/0798 Unit Name Research Methods Credit 20

Research Methods (T/618/0798) Research Methods Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (610/4802/1) Unit Reference Code T/618/0798 Unit Name Research Methods Credit 20 GLH 100 TQT 200 Sector Subject Area (SSA) 15.3 Business management Unit Grading Type Pass / Fail Assignment Aim The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to prepare for various types of academically based management research through the development and design of a research proposal. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within the context of a relevant environment.

Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criteria – The learner can:

1. Be able to develop research approaches in a suitable context. 1.1 Appraise research problems. 1.2 Develop and justify appropriate research aims and objectives within a defined scope and timeframe.

1.3 Critically explore, select and justify research approaches.

2. Be able to critically review literature on a business research topic. 2.1 Critically analyse different theoretical approaches to a research problem. 2.2 Create a structured and thorough critical literature review.
3. Be able to design business research methodologies. 3.1 Critically evaluate relevant research methodologies to reflect the research objectives. 3.2 Design an appropriate methodology in terms of the research objectives for a defined population.

3.3 Justify the methodology selected in terms of the research objectives within agreed ethical guidelines.

4. Be able to develop a research proposal. 4.1 Create a research question, literature review and methodology. 4.2 Propose techniques for use with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.

Assessment To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be covered Assessment type Word count (approx. length) LO1-LO4 All ACs under LO1 to LO4 Research Proposal 2500 words